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28.06.2024

Statements from Governor Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz on the death of Andrew DiDomenico, a Connecticut Department of Transportation employee

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements on the death of 26-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation employee Andrew DiDomenico, who died today while working on the Wharton Brook Connector in Wallingford:

Governor Lamont said“This is a heartbreaking tragedy that should never have happened. Andrew was at a construction site with several of his co-workers, conducting routine road work, when he was struck and killed by a motorist. I am both outraged and saddened. I ask everyone who gets behind the wheel to be alert and pay attention to what is happening on the road around them at all times. Show some respect to the workers on our highways and roads by obeying the speed limit and reducing your speed when near construction sites. My prayers are with Andrew's family, friends and his colleagues at the Connecticut Department of Transportation during this devastating time.”

Vice Governor Bysiewicz said“Our State Police and Department of Transportation employees put their lives on the line every day to ensure our roads are safe, efficient and clean. This is a terrible and senseless tragedy. Especially now as we approach the weekend and the Fourth of July,^th Celebrate, please drive safely – use caution when approaching roadworks or stopped police officers, never drive under the influence of alcohol and obey the speed limit. My heart breaks for Andrew DiDomenico's family and my thoughts and prayers are with them. This is a young life taken far too soon due to someone else's carelessness. We can all do more to ensure each and every one of us is safer on our roads.”

Governor Lamont will order flags to be lowered statewide on the day of Andrew DiDomenico's funeral, which has not yet been determined. The Governor's office will send out a notice when flags are to be lowered.

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